HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-1091DANIELLE R. WINN
Plaintiff
V.
HARRY S. GARULA, III
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
No. 08 -109) ll+v i l Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM OF RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in
the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do
so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be
entered against you by the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any
other claim or relief requested in these papers by the plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the
Office of the Prothonotary at the first floor of the Cumberland County Courthouse.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF
PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS GARANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF
THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU
CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717)249-3166
Codi Tucker, Esquire
Guida Law Offices
111 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-6440
DANIELLE R. WINN IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
HARRY S. GARULA, III No. 16 7-U,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
COUNTI
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(a)(6),3301 (c),3301 (d) OF THE
DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Danielle R. Winn, who currently resides at 828 Hummel
Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043, since 2004.
2. Defendant is Harry S. Garula, III, who currently resides at 828 Hummel
Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043 since 2004.
3. Plaintiff Danielle R. Winn and Defendant Harry S. Garula, III have been
bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at least six months
immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The plaintiff and the defendant were married on September 29, 2007 in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and separated on February 9, 2008.
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5. There have been no prior actions for divorce or for annulment between the
parties.
6. The grounds upon which this action is based are irretrievable breakdown
of the marriage, or, in the alternative, indignities to the person of Plaintiff,
the innocent and injured spouse, so as to render her condition intolerable
and life burdensome.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military service.
9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that plaintiff
may have the right to request that the court require the parties to
participate in counseling.
Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a decree in
divorce under Section 3301 (a) (6), (d) or (c) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
10. Plaintiff repeats and realleges paragraphs one through nine.
11. During the course of the marriage, Plaintiff and Defendant acquired
personal property.
12. The personal property acquired by the parties is subject to equitable
distribution.
13. The personal property Plaintiff believes is subject to equitable distribution
includes, but is not limited to, furniture, household goods, and vehicles.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the court to enter a decree dividing the
property and debt equitably between the parties and such other relief as the court deems
just.
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Codi Tucker, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney I.D. Number 205158
Guida Law Offices
111 Locust Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-236-6440
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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DANIELLE R. WINN,
Plaintiff
V.
HARRY S. GARULA, III,
Defendant
No. 1088 P. 2
: IN TIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 08-1091
CIVII, ACT10N -LAW
DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT FOR RETURN OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 4 7 4 day of Xzxt"AeL2008, I, Floyd Morrow,
served the Notice to Defend and the Complaint in Divorce by personally handing to the
defendant Harry S. Ga vla, III one true and attested copy of the onlgmal above named
documents at 828 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania on February 27, 2008.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
. that false statements herein are made subject to the
4knderstaud penalties of 18 PaC.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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DANIELLE R. WINN., IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-1091
HARRY S. GARULA, III, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
February 8, 2008.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
V.
HARRY S. GARULA, III,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 08-1091
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) AND SECTION 3301 (d) OF THE DIVORCE
CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a coy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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GUIDA LAW OFFICES, P.C.
111 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-6440
DANIELLE R. WINN.,
Plaintiff
V.
HARRY S. GARULA, III,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-1091
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
Plaintiff, Danielle R. Winn, through her attorneys Guida Law Offices, P.C.
and Codi M. Tucker, moves the court to appoint a master with respect to the
following claims:
(x) Divorce
() Annulment
() Alimony
() Alimony Pendente Lite
(x) Distribution of Property
(} Support
() Counsel Fees
() Costs and Expenses
and in support of the motion states:
1. Discovery is complete as to the claims for which the appointment of
a master is requested.
2. The non-moving party has appeared in the action personally.
3. The statutory grounds for divorce are 23 Pa.C.S. §3301(a)(6).
4. The action is contested with respect to the following claims:
(a) distribution of property
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(b) divorce
5. The action does not involve complex issues of law or fact.
6. The hearing is expected to take four hours.
Respectfully submitted,
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GUIDA LAW OFFICES, P.C.
By: O&C qA)
Codi M. Tucker
111 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-6440
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DANIELLE R. WINN,
Plaintiff
V.
HARRY S. GARULA, III,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-1091
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT OF DANIELLE WINN
Plaintiff verifies that the statements made in this Income and Expense Statement
are true and correct. Plaintiff understands that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.§4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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-rTa-nielle Winn, Plaintiff
INCOME
Employer: Countrywide Home Loans
Address: 6375 Mercury Dr. Mechanicsburg PA 17050
Type of Work: loan officer
Pay period (weekly, biweekly, etc.):Monthly - commission based
Gross Pay per Pay Period: average for 2008 1312
Itemized Payroll Deductions:
Federal Withholdings 115
Social Security 74
Local Wage Tax 10
State Income Tax 36
Retirement
Savings Bonds
Credit Union
Life Insurance 3
Health Insurance 128
Other (specify)
Net Pay per Pay Period: 946
Other Income:
Week Month Year
Interest $
Dividends _
Pension
Annuity
Social Security
Rents
Royalties
Expense Account
Gifts
Unemployment Comp.
Workmen's Comp.
Other
Miscellaneous 900
TOTAL
TOTAL INCOME: $22,152 per year
INCOME
Employer: Century 21 Walak and Associates
Address: 3603 Cedar Dr Camp Hill, PA 17011
Type of Work: Real estate agent
Pay period (weekly, biweekly, etc.): commission
Gross Pay per Pay Period: total for 2008 5000
Itemized Payroll Deductions:
Federal Withholdings 1250
Social Security
Local Wage Tax
State Income Tax
Retirement
Savings Bonds
Credit Union
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Other (specify)
Net Pay per Pay Period: 3750
Other Income:
Week Month Year
Interest $ $ $
Dividends
Pension
Annuity
Social Security
Rents
Royalties
Expense Account
Gifts
Unemployment Comp.
Workmen's Comp.
Other
Miscellaneous
TOTAL
TOTAL INCOME: $3,750 per year
EXPENSES
Week Month Year
Home
Mortgage/rent $ $ 805 $
Maintenance
Utilities
Gas 10
Electric 70
Oil
Telephone 25
Water 30
Sewer 38
Employment
Public Transportation
Lunch
Taxes
Real Estate-escrowed 1190
Personal Property
Income-real estate 900
Insurance
Homeowners -escrowed 360
Automobile 800
Life
Accident
Health 150
Renters
Automobile
Payments 221
Fuel 60
Repairs
Medical
Doctor 200
Dentist
Orthodontist
Hospital
Medicine 640
Special Needs
Education
Private school
Parochial school
College
Religious
Personal
Clothing
Food
Hairdresser
Credit payments
Credit Card
Charge Account
Memberships
Cell Phone
Student Loan
Homeowners
Loan for basement
Miscellaneous
Household help
Child care
Papers/books/magazines
Entertainment
Cable TV
Vacation
Gifts
Legal Fees
Charitable Contributions
Other child support
Alimony payments
Other
TOTAL EXPENSES: $ 28,834 per year
PROPERTY OWNED
Description
250
85
100
18
120
65
50
45
Ownership
700
120
1420
Value H W Joint
Checking Account 5003731282 2136 _ X
Savings Account 5003660605 105.30 - X
Checking Account 5004999811 773 _ X
Savings Account 5004589492 856.73 _ X
Checking Account 5003731282 23.99 X
Credit Union _
Real Estate 828 Hummel Ave $115,000 _ X
Other IRA 253.64 _ X
TOTAL: $4,148.66
INSURANCE
Company Coverage
Policy No. H W Joint
Medical
Blue Cross/Shield _
Other
Health/Accident
Disability Income
Dental
Other
Respectfully submitted,
GUIDA LA OFFICES, P.C.
Dater N D U By:
Codi M. Tucker
111 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-6440
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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GUIDA LAW OFFICES, P.C.
111 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-6440
DANIELLE R. WINN,
Plaintiff
V.
HARRY S. GARULA, III,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 08-1091
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
INVENTORY OF PLAINTIFF DANIELLE R. WINN
Plaintiff Danielle R. Winn files the following inventory of all property owned
or possessed by either party at the time this action was commenced and all
property transferred within the preceding three years.
Plaintiff verifies that the statements made in this inventory are true and
correct. Plaintiff understands that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.§4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Danielle Winn, Plaintiff
ASSETS OF THE PARTIES
Plaintiff marks on the list below those items applicable to the case at bar
and itemizes the assets on the following pages.
(X) 1. Real property
(X) 2. Motor vehicles
( ) 3. Stocks, bonds, securities and options
( ) 4. Certificates of deposit
( ) 5. Checking accounts, cash
(X) 6. Savings accounts, money market and savings certificates
( ) 7. Contents of safe deposit boxes
( ) 8. Trusts
( ) 9. Life insurance policies (indicate face value, cash surrender
value and current beneficiaries)
( ) 10. Annuities
( ) 11. Gifts
( ) 12. Inheritances
( ) 13. Patents, copyrights, inventions, royalties
( ) 14. Personal property outside the home
( )15. Business (list all owners, including percentage of
ownership, officer/director positions held by a party with company)
( ) 16. Employment termination benefits - severance pay, worker's
compensation claim/award
( ) 17. Profit sharing plan
( ) 18. Pension plans (indicate employee contribution and date plan
vests
(X) 19. Retirement plans, Individual Retirement Accounts
( ) 20. Disability payments
( ) 21. Litigation claims (matured and unmatured)
( ) 22. MilitaryN.A. benefits
( ) 23. Education benefits
(X) 24. Debts due, including loans, mortgages held
(X) 25. Household furnishings and personalty (include as a total
category and attach itemized list if distribution of such assets is in dispute)
( ) 26. Other
MARITAL PROPERTY
Plaintiff lists all marital property in which either or both spouses have a
legal or equitable interest individually or with any other person as of the date this
action was commenced:
Item Description
Number of Property
1. Home located at 828 Hummel
Avenue, Lemoyne, PA
(excluding Plaintiffs
premarital contribution)
2.A. 2001 Ford Explorer
25.
19.
Household items
purchased during marriage
IRA
Names of
All Owners
Danielle R. Winn
Harry S. Garula
Danielle R. Winn and
Harry S. Garula, III
Danielle R. Winn
NON-MARITAL PROPERTY
Item
Number
Description
of Property
Reason for
Exclusion
25.
2.
6a.
6b.
Household items purchased
prior to marriage
2008 Toyota Yaris
Checking Account
Checking Account
purchased prior to
marriage
purchased after separation
accrued after separation
accrued after separation
6c. Savings Account
6d. Savings Account
PROPERTY
Item Description
Number of Propert
y
2. 2001 Ford Focus
accrued after separation
accrued after separation
TRANSFERRED
Consid- Person to Whom
eration Transferred
$1300 Bobby Rahal
LIABILITIES
Item Description Name of All Names of All
Number of Property Creditors Debtors
24. Mortgage Countrywide Danielle R. Winn
Home Loans
24. Home Equity Loan PNC Bank Danielle R. Winn
24. Car Loan Capital One Danielle R. Winn
Respectfully submitted,
GUI A LAW OFFICES, P.C.
Date: Dq) By: , q___
Co i M. Tucker
111 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-6440
Attorney for Plaintiff
DANIELLE R. WINN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-1091
HARRY S. GARULA, III, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Codi M. Tucker, Esquire, of Guida Law Offices, P.C., attorney for the
Plaintiff, Danielle R. Winn hereby certify that I served a copy of the foregoing
Inventory on Defendant Harry S. Garula, III at, 2 Sulfur Springs Road,
Duncannon, Pennsylvania 17020 on July 25, 2008, via U.S. First Class Mail,
Postage Pre-Paid.
GUIDA LAW OFFICES, P.C.
Date:
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Codi M. Tucker
111 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-6440
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-1091
HARRY S. GARULA, III, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant DIVORCE
ORDER
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Esquire, is appointed master with respect to the following claims: divorce and
distribution of property.
BY THE COURT:
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Danielle R. Winn, Plaintiff
Codi M. Tucker, Esquire
1/- -1 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717-236-6440
NON-MOVING PARTY
L,Karry S. Garula, III, Defendant
Pro Se
2 Sulfur Springs Road
Duncannon, PA 17020
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DANIELLE R. WINN.,
Plaintiff
V.
HARRY S. GARULA, III,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-1091
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
AND NOW, this PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred
to as "Agreement"), made this day of A) KA Pi
, 2008, made
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by and between DANIELLE R. WINN (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE"), of Lemoyne,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and Harry S. Garula, III (hereinafter referred to as
"HUSBAND"), of Duncannon, Perry County, Pennsylvania, collectively referred to
hereinafter as the "parties":
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties were married on September 29, 2007, in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania; and
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WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen
between the parties and it is the intention of WIFE and HUSBAND to live separate and
apart, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective
financial and property rights and obligations as between each other, including, without
limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between them relating to the
ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; settling of all matters
between them relating to past, present and future support, alimony and/or maintenance
of WIFE by HUSBAND or of HUSBAND by WIFE; and in general, the settling of any and
all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective
estates.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable
consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the
parties hereto, HUSBAND and WIFE, each intending to be legally bound hereby
covenant and agree as follows:
1. PERSONAL RIGHTS
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HUSBAND and WIFE may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate
and apart. Each shall be free from all control, restraint, interference and authority, direct
or indirect, by the other in all respects as fully as if he or she were unmarried. Each
may reside at such place or places as he or she may choose. Each may, for his or her
separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on or engage in any business, occupations,
profession or employment which to him or her may seem advisable. This provision shall
not be taken, however, to be an admission on the part of either HUSBAND or WIFE of
the lawfulness of the cause that led to, or resulted in, the continuation of their living
apart. HUSBAND and WIFE shall not molest, harass, disturb or malign each other or
the respective families of each other, nor compel or attempt to compel the other to
cohabit or dwell by any means or in any manner whatsoever with him or her. Neither
party will interfere with the use, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now
owned by or hereafter acquired by the other.
2. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of
HUSBAND or WIFE to a divorce on lawful grounds as such grounds now exist or shall
hereafter exist or to such defense as may be available to either party. This Agreement
is not intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be a condonation on the part of
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either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the other party which have
occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences which have occurred prior to or which
may occur subsequent to the date hereof.
3. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE
WIFE has filed an action for divorce in CUMBERLAND County,
Pennsylvania, filed to Docket No. 08-1091. Said action shall be limited to divorce and
neither party may assert any ancillary economic claims otherwise authorized by the
Divorce Code, which are specifically waived by the terms of this Agreement. Both
parties hereby express their agreement that the marriage is irretrievably broken. The
parties agree that each shall sign and will duly acknowledged an Affidavit of Consent to
the divorce and a Waiver of Notice upon execution of this Agreement. Said Affidavits
and Waivers shall be promptly transmitted to counsel for WIFE who will promptly file a
Praecipe to Transmit Record to precipitate the prompt entry of a Decree in Divorce.
4. INCORPORATION IN DIVORCE DECREE
It is further agreed, covenanted, and stipulated that this Agreement or the
essential parts hereof, shall be incorporated in any decree hereinafter entered by any
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court of competent jurisdiction in any divorce proceedings that has been or may be
instituted by the parties for the purpose of enforcing the contractual obligations of the
parties. This Agreement shall not be merged in any such decree but shall in all
respects survive the same and be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE
The effective date of this Agreement shall be the "date of execution" or
"execution date", defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they
have each executed this Agreement at the same date. Otherwise, the "date of
execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of
execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
6. DISTRIBUTION DATE
The transfer of property, funds and documents provided for herein, shall
only take place on the "distribution date", which shall be defined as the date of
execution of this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein.
7. MUTUAL RELEASE
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HUSBAND and WIFE each do hereby mutually remise, release, quit-claim
and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and
for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims in
or against the property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of
the other or against the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever
situated, which he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have against the other,
the estate of such other or any part thereof, whether arising out of any former acts,
contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way of dower or curtesy, or
claims in the nature of dower or curtesy or widow's or widower's rights, family exemption
or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the
spouse's will, or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as a testamentary
gift, or all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's
estate, whether arising under the laws of; (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any State,
Commonwealth or territory of the United States, or (c) any country or any rights which
either party may have or at any time hereafter shall have for past, present or future
support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, division of
property, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relationship or
otherwise, except, all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature
arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provisions
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thereof. It is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to give each other by the execution
of this Agreement a full, complete and general release with respect to any and all
property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or
may hereafter acquire, except and only except all rights and agreements and
obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for
the breach of any provision thereof. It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be and
constitute a full and final resolution of any and all claims which each of the parties may
have against the other for equitable division of property, alimony, counsel fees and
expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
8. REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL
The provisions of this Agreement and its legal effect have been fully
explained to WIFE by her counsel Codi M. Tucker, Esquire of 111 Locust Street,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The provisions of the Agreement and its legal effect have
been fully explained to HUSBAND by his counsel Samuel L. Andes, Esquire of 525 N.
12th Street, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that this
Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not the result
of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
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9. DEBT OF THE PARTIES
HUSBAND hereby indemnifies WIFE against, and agrees to assume the
sole liability and responsibility for, all debts, obligations or liabilities of any nature
whatsoever heretofore or hereafter incurred by HUSBAND for the benefit of himself,
except as provided herein. HUSBAND shall not and will not hereafter incur or cause to
be incurred for the benefit of himself, except as provided for herein, any debts,
obligations or liabilities of any nature whatsoever, whether for necessaries or otherwise,
upon the credit of WIFE.
WIFE hereby indemnifies HUSBAND against and agrees to assume the sole
liability and responsibility for all debts, obligations or liabilities of any nature whatsoever
heretofore or hereafter incurred by WIFE for the benefit of herself, except as provided
for herein. WIFE shall not and will not hereafter incur or cause to be incurred for the
benefit of herself, except as provided for herein, any debts, obligations or liabilities of
any nature whatsoever, whether for necessaries or otherwise, upon the credit of
HUSBAND.
10. PERSONAL PROPERTY
WIFE shall retain the following items of personal property; all items currently in
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her possession.
HUSBAND shall retain the following items of personal property; all items
currently in his possession and any and all items currently remaining in the residence
located at 828 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with the
exception of the Adirondack furniture, refrigerator, stove, range, washer, dryer and
dishwasher. Plaintiff shall provide the following items to Defendant; the digital scale, the
wedding toasting glasses and Kayla's air conditioner. Defendant shall also return to
Plaintiff the garage door opener to the residence located at 828 Hummel Avenue,
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
The parties hereto mutually agree that they have effected a satisfactory division
of the furniture, household furnishings, appliances, and other household personal
property between them, and they mutually agree that each party shall from and after the
date hereof be the sole and separate owner of all such tangible personal property
presently in his or her possession, and this Agreement shall have the effect of an
assignment or bill of sale from each party to the other for such property as may be in the
individual possession of each of the parties hereto. Neither party shall make any claims
to any such items of personal property, or of the separate personal property of either
party, which are now in the possession and/or under the control of the other. From and
after the date of the signing of this Agreement, both parties shall have complete
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freedom of disposition as to his/her separate personal property and any personal
property which is in their possession or control pursuant to this Agreement.
11. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY
HUSBAND hereby waives all claim and interest in the real property
situated at 828 Hummel Avenue in Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, now
titled solely in the name of WIFE. HUSBAND acknowledges that he has no claim, right,
interest, or title whatsoever in said property and agrees never to assert any claim to the
property in the future. HUSBAND shall, simultaneously with the execution of this
Agreement, execute a Quit Claim Deed, to be prepared by WIFE'S attorney,
surrendering any interest he has in the property to WIFE.
Except as otherwise provided herein, commencing on the execution date
of this Agreement, WIFE shall be solely responsible for all costs, expenses and
liabilities associated with or attributable to this residence regardless of when same shall
have been incurred including, but not limited to, the mortgage, with Countrywide Home
Loans, the second mortgage, with PNC Bank, taxes, insurance premiums and
maintenance. WIFE hereby covenants and agrees to assume and pay in full the
remaining balance of the mortgage now existing and presently constituting a lien upon
and encumbering the same premises, such mortgage being owed and payable to
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Countrywide Home Loans and further covenants and agrees that she will indemnify and
save HUSBAND harmless from any and all liability, expense, cost, or loss whatsoever,
as a result of her non-payment of, or non-performance of, said mortgage and said
mortgage conditions.
In exchange for HUSBAND transferring his rights to the property as
mentioned above, WIFE agrees to pay HUSBAND the sum of four thousand five
hundred (4500) dollars. The first payment of one thousand dollars (1000) shall be paid
upon the filing of this document and HUSBAND's consent and waiver to the divorce.
The additional three thousand five hundred dollars (3500) shall be paid within sixty (60)
days following the entry of a divorce decree.
HUSBAND agrees to remove all of his personal property and move from
the property within forty five (45) days of the date of execution of this agreement.
HUSBAND agrees that after the forty five (45) day period, he shall not have any right of
entry into said property.
12. BANK ACCOUNTS
HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that they each possess certain bank
accounts and the like in their respective names. They hereby agree that each shall
become sole owner of their respective accounts and they each hereby waive any
interest in, or claim to, any funds held by the other in such accounts.
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13. PENSIONS. ANNUITIES AND/OR RETIREMENT BENEFITS
HUSBAND agrees that any monies which WIFE may have acquired
through her interests in either pensions, profit sharing, savings and thrift plans, annuities
and/or retirement benefits through her present or past employers shall remain her sole
and exclusive property. HUSBAND agrees to waive any interest he may have in such
property and further agrees that he will not asset any such claim in the future.
WIFE agrees that any monies which HUSBAND may have acquired
through his interests in either pensions, profit sharing, savings and thrift plans, annuities
and/or retirement benefits through his present or past employers shall remain his sole
and exclusive property. WIFE agrees to waive any interest she may have in such
property and further agrees that she will not asset any such claim in the future.
14. MOTOR VEHICLES
The parties agree that WIFE shall retain possession of, as her separate
property, the Toyota Yaris, or any and all proceeds from the sale or trade thereof, for
her own use and disposition. HUSBAND agrees to cooperate with WIFE in securing the
transfer of the title, if necessary, to upon request. WIFE shall be solely responsible for
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all expenses associated with this automobile, including but not limited to, insurance,
maintenance, gasoline and the liens and loans thereon.
The parties agree that HUSBAND shall retain possession of, as his
separate property, the Ford Explorer, or any and all proceeds from the sale or trade
thereof, for his own use and disposition. WIFE agrees to cooperate with HUSBAND in
securing the transfer of the title, if necessary, to upon request. HUSBAND shall be
solely responsible for all expenses associated with this automobile, including but not
limited to, insurance, maintenance, gasoline and the liens and loans thereon.
15. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any
claim or right of the other, all items of property, be they real, personal or mixed, tangible
or intangible, which are hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power in him or her to
dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as
though he or she were unmarried.
16. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS
The parties hereby agree and express their intent that any transfer of
property pursuant to this Agreement shall be within the scope and applicability of the
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Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (hereinafter the "Act"), specifically, the provisions of said
Act pertaining to the transfers of property between spouses and former spouses. The
parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other documents required by
the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in
this Agreement without recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the carry-
over basis provisions of the said Act.
17. WAIVER OF ALIMONY
HUSBAND and WIFE recognize and acknowledge that the foregoing
provisions for their individual benefit are satisfactory with regard to their support and
maintenance, past, present and future. The parties release and discharge the other
absolutely and forever for the rest of their lives from all claims and demands, past,
present or future, for alimony or for any provision for support or maintenance, except as
specifically provided for herein. The parties further acknowledge that in consideration of
the transfers made herein each completely waives and relinquishes any and all claims
and/or demands they may now have or hereafter have against the other for alimony,
alimony pendente lite, spousal support and counsel fees, except as specifically provided
for herein.
18. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE
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The parties agree that, except as otherwise specifically provided herein,
this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time as a final Decree in
Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
19. BREACH
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek
such other remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching
this contract shall be responsible for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs
incurred by the other in enforcing their rights under this Agreement.
20. WAIVER OF CLAIMS
Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may dispose of his or her
property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights
he or she shall now have or hereafter acquire, under the present and future laws of any
jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital
relationship, including without limitation, dower, curtesy, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, widower's allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the will of
the other, and the right to act as administrator or executor of the other's estate. Each
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party will, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all
instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver
and relinquishment of all such interests, rights and claims.
21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and there
are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
22. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties confirm that they have relied on the completeness and
substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to the
execution of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rights of either party to
pursue a claim for equitable distribution, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, of
any interest owned by the other party in an asset of any nature at any time prior to the
date of execution of this Agreement that was not disclosed to the other party or his or
her counsel prior to the date of the within Agreement is expressly reserved. In the event
that either party, at any time hereafter, discovers such an undisclosed asset, that party
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shall have the right to petition the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County to make
equitable distribution of said asset.
The non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of counsel fees,
costs or expenses incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of said
asset.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Agreement shall in all other respects
remain in full force and effect.
23. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns.
24. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Each of the parties shall, from time to time, at the request of the other,
execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other any and all further instruments that may
be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
25. VOID CLAUSES
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If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be
determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term,
condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other
respects this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
26. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto
that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be a separate and independent
Agreement.
27. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER
A modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall
be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same formality as this
Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent
defaults of the same or similar nature.
28. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS
The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience only. They
shall have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the parties.
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29. APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980 and any
amendments thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and
seals the date and year first above written.
D LLE R. WINN
AR S ARULA, III
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND: SS:
On the Jelay of O WMW , 2008, before me, a Notary Public, personally
appeared Harry S. Gar a, III, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed
to the within document, and acknowledged that she executed the foregoing for the
purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial Seal.
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GUIDA LAW OFFICES, P.C.
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DANIELLE R. WINN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-1091
HARRY S. GARULA, III, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant DIVORCE
MOTION TO REVOKE APPOINTMENT OF DIVORCE MASTER
Plaintiff, Danielle R, Winn, through her attorneys Codi M. Tucker and the Guida
Law Offices, P.C., petitions this Court to revoke the appointment of E. Robert Elicker,
Esquire as Divorce Master. In support thereof, Plaintiff offers the following:
1. On August 7, 2008, this Court issued an Order appointing E. Robert
Elicker, Esquire as Divorce Master in this case.
2. On November 10, 2008, the parties signed a marriage settlement
agreement resolving all issues in this case.
3. Samuel L. Andes, counsel for Defendant concurs in this motion.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the appointment of E. Robert
Elicker, Esquire as divorce master in this matter be revoked.
Respectfully submitted,
GUIDA LA OFFICES, P.C.
Date: l ra By:
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111 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-6440
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DANIELLE R. WINN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-1091
HARRY S. GARULA, III, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Codi M. Tucker, Esquire, of the Guida Law Offices, P.C., attorney for the
Plaintiff, Danielle R. Winn, hereby certify that I have served a copy of the Motion to
Revoke Appointment of Divorce Master to the Defendant, Harry S. Garula, III through
his counsel, Samuel L. Andes, Esquire on November 25, 2008 in the manner indicated
below:
U.S. First Class Mail, Postage Pre-Paid
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
525 N. 12'x' Street
PO Box 168
Lemoyne, PA 17043
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GUIDA LAW OFFICES, P.C.
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HARRY S. GARULA, III, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
February 8, 2008.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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HARRY S. GARULA, III, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) AND SECTION 3301 (d) OF THE DIVORCE
CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a coy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. 1
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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VS. NO. 08 - 1091 CIVIL
HARRY S. GARULA, III,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of ,?,,?j{?.
2008, the economic claims raised in the proceedings having been
resolved in accordance with a property settlement agreement
dated November 10, 2008, the appointment of the Master is
vacated and counsel can file a praecipe transmitting the record
to the Court requesting a final decree in divorce.
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Plaintiff
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HARRY S. GARULA, III,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-1091
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
AND NOW, this PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred
to as "Agreement'), made this day of A) AA ki
2008, made
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by and between DANIELLE R. WINN (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE"), of Lemoyne,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and Harry S. Garula, III (hereinafter referred to as
"HUSBAND"), of Duncannon, Perry County, Pennsylvania, collectively referred to
hereinafter as the "parties":
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties were married on September 29, 2007, in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania; and
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WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen
between the parties and it is the intention of WIFE and HUSBAND to live separate and
apart, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective
financial and property rights and obligations as between each other, including, without
limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between them relating to the
ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; settling of all matters
between them relating to past, present and future support, alimony and/or maintenance
of WIFE by HUSBAND or of HUSBAND by WIFE; and in general, the settling of any and
all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective
estates.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable
consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the
parties hereto, HUSBAND and WIFE, each intending to be legally bound hereby
covenant and agree as follows:
1. PERSONAL RIGHTS
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HUSBAND and WIFE may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate
and apart. Each shall be free from all control, restraint, interference and authority, direct
or indirect, by the other in all respects as fully as if he or she were unmarried. Each
may reside at such place or places as he or she may choose. Each may, for his or her
separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on or engage in any business, occupations,
profession or employment which to him or her may seem advisable. This provision shall
not be taken, however, to be an admission on the part of either HUSBAND or WIFE of
the lawfulness of the cause that led to, or resulted in, the continuation of their living
apart. HUSBAND and WIFE shall not molest, harass, disturb or malign each other or
the respective families of each other, nor compel or attempt to compel the other to
cohabit or dwell by any means or in any manner whatsoever with him or her. Neither
party will interfere with the use, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now
owned by or hereafter acquired by the other.
2. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of
HUSBAND or WIFE to a divorce on lawful grounds as such grounds now exist or shall
hereafter exist or to such defense as may be available to either party. This Agreement
is not intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be a condonation on the part of
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either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the other party which have
occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences which have occurred prior to or which
may occur subsequent to the date hereof.
3. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE
WIFE has filed an action for divorce in CUMBERLAND County,
Pennsylvania, filed to Docket No. 08-1091. Said action shall be limited to divorce and
neither party may assert any ancillary economic claims otherwise authorized by the
Divorce Code, which are specifically waived by the terms of this Agreement. Both
parties hereby express their agreement that the marriage is irretrievably broken. The
parties agree that each shall sign and will duly acknowledged an Affidavit of Consent to
the divorce and a Waiver of Notice upon execution of this Agreement. Said Affidavits
and Waivers shall be promptly transmitted to counsel for WIFE who will promptly file a
Praecipe to Transmit Record to precipitate the prompt entry of a Decree in Divorce.
4. INCORPORATION IN DIVORCE DECREE
It is further agreed, covenanted, and stipulated that this Agreement or the
essential parts hereof, shall be incorporated in any decree hereinafter entered by any
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court of competent jurisdiction in any divorce proceedings that has been or may be
instituted by the parties for the purpose of enforcing the contractual obligations of the
parties. This Agreement shall not be merged in any such decree but shall in all
respects survive the same and be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE
The effective date of this Agreement shall be the "date of execution" or
"execution date", defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they
have each executed this Agreement at the same date. Otherwise, the "date of
execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of
execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
6. DISTRIBUTION DATE
The transfer of property, funds and documents provided for herein, shall
only take place on the "distribution date", which shall be defined as the date of
execution of this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein.
7. MUTUAL RELEASE
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HUSBAND and WIFE each do hereby mutually remise, release, quit-claim
and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and
for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims in
or against the property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of
the other or against the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever
situated, which he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have against the other,
the estate of such other or any part thereof, whether arising out of any former acts,
contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way of dower or curtesy, or
claims in the nature of dower or curtesy or widow's or widower's rights, family exemption
or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the
spouse's will, or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as a testamentary
gift, or all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's
estate, whether arising under the laws of; (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any State,
Commonwealth or territory of the United States, or (c) any country or any rights which
either party may have or at any time hereafter shall have for past, present or future
support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, division of
property, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relationship or
otherwise, except, all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature
arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provisions
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thereof. It is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to give each other by the execution
of this Agreement a full, complete and general release with respect to any and all
property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or
may hereafter acquire, except and only except all rights and agreements and
obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for
the breach of any provision thereof. It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be and
constitute a full and final resolution of any and all claims which each of the parties may
have against the other for equitable division of property, alimony, counsel fees and
expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
8. REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL
The provisions of this Agreement and its legal effect have been fully
explained to WIFE by her counsel Codi M. Tucker, Esquire of 111 Locust Street,
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The provisions of the Agreement and its legal effect have
been fully explained to HUSBAND by his counsel Samuel L. Andes, Esquire of 525 N.
12th Street, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that this
Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not the result
of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
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9. DEBT OF THE PARTIES
HUSBAND hereby indemnifies WIFE against, and agrees to assume the
sole liability and responsibility for, all debts, obligations or liabilities of any nature
whatsoever heretofore or hereafter incurred by HUSBAND for the benefit of himself,
except as provided herein. HUSBAND shall not and will not hereafter incur or cause to
be incurred for the benefit of himself, except as provided for herein, any debts,
obligations or liabilities of any nature whatsoever, whether for necessaries or otherwise,
upon the credit of WIFE.
WIFE hereby indemnifies HUSBAND against and agrees to assume the sole
liability and responsibility for all debts, obligations or liabilities of any nature whatsoever
heretofore or hereafter incurred by WIFE for the benefit of herself, except as provided
for herein. WIFE shall not and will not hereafter incur or cause to be incurred for the
benefit of herself, except as provided for herein, any debts, obligations or liabilities of
any nature whatsoever, whether for necessaries or otherwise, upon the credit of
HUSBAND.
10. PERSONAL PROPERTY
WIFE shall retain the following items of personal property; all items currently in
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her possession.
HUSBAND shall retain the following items of personal property; all items
currently in his possession and any and all items currently remaining in the residence
located at 828 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with the
exception of the Adirondack furniture, refrigerator, stove, range, washer, dryer and
dishwasher. Plaintiff shall provide the following items to Defendant; the digital scale, the
wedding toasting glasses and Kayla's air conditioner. Defendant shall also return to
Plaintiff the garage door opener to the residence located at 828 Hummel Avenue,
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
The parties hereto mutually agree that they have effected a satisfactory division
of the furniture, household furnishings, appliances, and other household personal
property between them, and they mutually agree that each party shall from and after the
date hereof be the sole and separate owner of all such tangible personal property
presently in his or her possession, and this Agreement shall have the effect of an
assignment or bill of sale from each party to the other for such property as may be in the
individual possession of each of the parties hereto. Neither party shall make any claims
to any such items of personal property, or of the separate personal property of either
party, which are now in the possession and/or under the control of the other. From and
after the date of the signing of this Agreement, both parties shall have complete
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freedom of disposition as to his/her separate personal property and any personal
property which is in their possession or control pursuant to this Agreement.
11. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY
HUSBAND hereby waives all claim and interest in the real property
situated at 828 Hummel Avenue in Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, now
titled solely in the name of WIFE. HUSBAND acknowledges that he has no claim, right,
interest, or title whatsoever in said property and agrees never to assert any claim to the
property in the future. HUSBAND shall, simultaneously with the execution of this
Agreement, execute a Quit Claim Deed, to be prepared by WIFE'S attorney,
surrendering any interest he has in the property to WIFE.
Except as otherwise provided herein, commencing on the execution date
of this Agreement, WIFE shall be solely responsible for all costs, expenses and
liabilities associated with or attributable to this residence regardless of when same shall
have been incurred including, but not limited to, the mortgage, with Countrywide Home
Loans, the second mortgage, with PNC Bank, taxes, insurance premiums and
maintenance. WIFE hereby covenants and agrees to assume and pay in full the
remaining balance of the mortgage now existing and presently constituting a lien upon
and encumbering the same premises, such mortgage being owed and payable to
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Countrywide Home Loans and further covenants and agrees that she will indemnify and
save HUSBAND harmless from any and all liability, expense, cost, or loss whatsoever,
as a result of her non-payment of, or non-performance of, said mortgage and said
mortgage conditions.
In exchange for HUSBAND transferring his rights to the property as
mentioned above, WIFE agrees to pay HUSBAND the sum of four thousand five
hundred (4500) dollars. The first payment of one thousand dollars (1000) shall be paid
upon the filing of this document and HUSBAND's consent and waiver to the divorce.
The additional three thousand five hundred dollars (3500) shall be paid within sixty (60)
days following the entry of a divorce decree.
HUSBAND agrees to remove all of his personal property and move from
the property within forty five (45) days of the date of execution of this agreement.
HUSBAND agrees that after the forty five (45) day period, he shall not have any right of
entry into said property.
12. BANK ACCOUNTS
HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that they each possess certain bank
accounts and the like in their respective names. They hereby agree that each shall
become sole owner of their respective accounts and they each hereby waive any
interest in, or claim to, any funds held by the other in such accounts.
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13. PENSIONS ANNUITIES AND/OR RETIREMENT BENEFITS
HUSBAND agrees that any monies which WIFE may have acquired
through her interests in either pensions, profit sharing, savings and thrift plans, annuities
and/or retirement benefits through her present or past employers shall remain her sole
and exclusive property. HUSBAND agrees to waive any interest he may have in such
property and further agrees that he will not asset any such claim in the future.
WIFE agrees that any monies which HUSBAND may have acquired
through his interests in either pensions, profit sharing, savings and thrift plans, annuities
and/or retirement benefits through his present or past employers shall remain his sole
and exclusive property. WIFE agrees to waive any interest she may have in such
property and further agrees that she will not asset any such claim in the future.
14. MOTOR VEHICLES
The parties agree that WIFE shall retain possession of, as her separate
property, the Toyota Yaris, or any and all proceeds from the sale or trade thereof, for
her own use and disposition. HUSBAND agrees to cooperate with WIFE in securing the
transfer of the title, if necessary, to upon request. WIFE shall be solely responsible for
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all expenses associated with this automobile, including but not limited to, insurance,
maintenance, gasoline and the liens and loans thereon.
The parties agree that HUSBAND shall retain possession of, as his
separate property, the Ford Explorer, or any and all proceeds from the sale or trade
thereof, for his own use and disposition. WIFE agrees to cooperate with HUSBAND in
securing the transfer of the title, if necessary, to upon request. HUSBAND shall be
solely responsible for all expenses associated with this automobile, including but not
limited to, insurance, maintenance, gasoline and the liens and loans thereon.
15. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any
claim or right of the other, all items of property, be they real, personal or mixed, tangible
or intangible, which are hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power in him or her to
dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as
though he or she were unmarried.
16. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS
The parties hereby agree and express their intent that any transfer of
property pursuant to this Agreement shall be within the scope and applicability of the
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Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (hereinafter the "Act"), specifically, the provisions of said
Act pertaining to the transfers of property between spouses and former spouses. The
parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other documents required by
the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in
this Agreement without recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the carry-
over basis provisions of the said Act.
17. WAIVER OF ALIMONY
HUSBAND and WIFE recognize and acknowledge that the foregoing
provisions for their individual benefit are satisfactory with regard to their support and
maintenance, past, present and future. The parties release and discharge the other
absolutely and forever for the rest of their lives from all claims and demands, past,
present or future, for alimony or for any provision for support or maintenance, except as
specifically provided for herein. The parties further acknowledge that in consideration of
the transfers made herein each completely waives and relinquishes any and all claims
and/or demands they may now have or hereafter have against the other for alimony,
alimony pendente lite, spousal support and counsel fees, except as specifically provided
for herein.
18. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE
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The parties agree that, except as otherwise specifically provided herein,
this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time as a final Decree in
Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
19. BREACH
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek
such other remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching
this contract shall be responsible for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs
incurred by the other in enforcing their rights under this Agreement.
20. WAIVER OF CLAIMS
Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may dispose of his or her
property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights
he or she shall now have or hereafter acquire, under the present and future laws of any
jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital
relationship, including without limitation, dower, curtesy, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, widower's allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the will of
the other, and the right to act as administrator or executor of the other's estate. Each
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shall have the right to petition the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County to make
equitable distribution of said asset.
The non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of counsel fees,
costs or expenses incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of said
asset.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Agreement shall in all other respects
remain in full force and effect.
23. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns.
24. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Each of the parties shall, from time to time, at the request of the other,
execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other any and all further instruments that may
be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
25. VOID CLAUSES
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If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be
determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term,
condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other
respects this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
26. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto
that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be a separate and independent
Agreement.
27. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER
A modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall
be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same formality as this
Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent
defaults of the same or similar nature.
28. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS
The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience only. They
shall have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the parties.
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29. APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980 and any
amendments thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and
seals the date and year first above written.
D LLE R. WINN
HAR S ARULA, III
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND: SS:
On the Aay of ??r4lQf , 2008, before me, a Notary Public, personally
appeared Harry S. Gar a, III, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed
to the within document, and acknowledged that she executed the foregoing for the
purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial Seal.
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DANIELLE R. WINN,
Plaintiff
V.
HARRY S. GARULA, III,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 08-1091
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court
for entry of a divorce decree.
1. Grounds for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under §3301 (c) of the
Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Defendant was served
by personal in hand delivery on February 27, 2008.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by §3301(c) of
the Divorce Code: by plaintiff on June 2, 2008; by defendant on November 25,
2008.
4. Related claims pending: None
5. Date plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary: June 9, 2008. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c)
Divorce was filed with the prothonotary: December 1, 2008.
Date: l
Res ectful submitted,
By:
Codi Tucker, Esquire
GUIDA LAW OFFICES
111 Locust Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 236-6440
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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DANIELLE R. WINN
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
HARRY S. GARULA, III
NO. 08-1091
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, z -7' , zoo , it is ordered and decreed that
DANIELLE R. WINN , plaintiff, and
HARRY S. GARULA, III , defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.
The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If no
claims remain indicate "None.")
NONE
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